Airlie Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Airlie Beach has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Airlie Beach
Tours
Where to Eat in Airlie Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach (Lot 116 Pringle Rd) and The Pub (16 Airlie Esp) are great picks.
When to visit Airlie Beach
How to Get to Airlie Beach
Plane
Although Airlie Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 27 km from Airlie Beach. Proserpine Whitsunday Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Airlie Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Airlie Beach is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 229 km from Airlie Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Townsville.
Airlines serving Airlie Beach
Where to stay in Airlie Beach
From 5-star hotels such as the At Marina Shores to great affordable options like the Airlie Beach Lodge, Airlie Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Magnums Accommodation Airlie Beach - Adults Only and Nomads Airlie Beach.
Where to stay in popular areas of Airlie Beach
Most booked hotels in Airlie Beach
Hiring a car in Airlie Beach
Hiring a car in Airlie Beach costs $113 per day, on average, or $340 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Airlie Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Airlie Beach is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Airlie Beach
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$96/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$102/day